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Last week, MLB released its preliminary 2012 schedule. Katy Feeney is responsible for piecing the schedule together and sufficed to say she and her staff have one of the hardest jobs in sports. She has to balance local holidays, team travels, political conventions, concerts, national television contracts, competition from other sports leagues, and the team themselves in putting together the schedule. Some teams are happier than others this week with their schedule. Others will have a tougher time selling more tickets with their schedules during the off-season. It’s important to note that the 10 worst road draws in baseball this season were the Rays, Angels, Orioles, Blue Jays, Mariners, Astros, Nationals, Tigers, Rockies, Royals, and D’Backs. This could change for any of these teams with the signing of Albert Pujols or Prince Fielder. Plus, a deep playoff run for the Tigers or D’Backs could help them on the road next year as well. Without further ado here are the 2012 schedule release winners and losers

2012 Schedule Winners

Washington Nationals: Host the New York Yankees and can sell 18 home healthy starts of Stephen Strasburg

Milwaukee Brewers: The team won’t have to play the Tigers or Indians during interleague play

Florida Marlins: Open new stadium on Opening Day (April 4th against the Cardinals) and host the Red Sox in interleague

Kansas City Royals: Host All-Star Game, get Brewers and Cardinals in interleague

Baltimore Orioles: Host Phillies and Nationals in interleague, only 2 Sox/Yankees game before May 20

Arizona Diamondbacks: 6 home interleague games versus the Royals and Athletics

Colorado Rockies: Host Mariners, Angels, and Athletics in interleague

Detroit Tigers: Play Rockies, Pirates, and Cardinals in interleague at home

Cleveland Indians: Host Marlins, Pirates, and Reds in interleague

Looking ahead to 2013 the following interleague matchups have never been played:

Dodgers @ Yankees

White Sox @ Mets

Braves @ Royals

Rangers @ Cardinals

Cubs @ Athletics

Cardinals @ Angels

Rays @ Dodgers

Twins @ Braves

Padres @ Blue Jays

David Simmons is a graduate of the University of Central Florida who worked in the front office of the Los Angeles Dodgers over 4 seasons and has a decade of ticketing experience.. He serves as CFO for Players For The Planet and currently resides in Baltimore. You can follow David on Twitter @davidesimmons